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Bansuri Swaraj

Bansuri Swaraj

Bansuri Swaraj is the Lok Sabha member from New Delhi.

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The boy who cried wolf: A decade of false accusations and lost trust

Indian politics has its own shepherd boy. For more than a decade, he has stood upon his favourite hilltop, waving his arms and warning of monsters that never arrived

By Bansuri Swaraj November 23, 2025

Concert economy: A new rhythm for India's growth and cultural pride

Concert economy is transforming Delhi into a global live events hub, driving economic growth, tourism, and cultural pride across India

By Bansuri Swaraj November 02, 2025

Holding a mirror to Bharat’s journey

The RSS has not just survived a hundred years, it has guided Bharat on how to stand tall for the next hundred

By Bansuri Swaraj October 19, 2025

Unmasking the digital casino

Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, marks a crucial turning point by clearly prohibiting online games played for monetary stakes, ending the masquerade of 'skill' to combat widespread harm and addiction

By Bansuri Swaraj October 05, 2025

The making of Bharat’s oceanic stronghold in Nicobar

Great Nicobar Development Project is crucial for India's strategic and economic future, establishing a vital logistics hub in the Indo-Pacific. This project aims to secure trade routes, boost national security, and create significant economic opportunities while ensuring development and environmental protection

By Bansuri Swaraj September 21, 2025

Delhi's new education law transforms private school fee transparency

Delhi school fee regulation has finally brought relief to middle-class parents after decades of arbitrary hikes and exploitation. The new Delhi School Education Act, 2025, introduces transparency, limits fee increases, and empowers parents, marking a significant victory for education fairness

By Bansuri Swaraj September 07, 2025

Nari shakti and the reciprocal spirit of ‘rakhi’

Raksha Bandhan, rooted in the ancient bond of Draupadi and Krishna, is redefined from a one-way promise to a reciprocal bond of trust and mutual protection

By Bansuri Swaraj August 24, 2025

How India-UK FTA strengthens economic diplomacy

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), or Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), represents a significant milestone in economic diplomacy, extending beyond mere tariff reductions to foster deep strategic and economic ties

By Bansuri Swaraj August 10, 2025

Esports: The new battlefield for young India

Esports is gaining significant traction in India, with 1.5 million active players and nearly 20 million regular viewers. This booming global industry, valued at over $1.8 billion, offers a powerful platform for youth empowerment, where skill and determination triumph over caste, class, or gender

By Bansuri Swaraj July 27, 2025

Chariot rolls; so does Bharat

Lord’s journey is a living call to walk alongside the people, to move forward

By Bansuri Swaraj July 13, 2025

Quiet momentum of a rising nation

While editors search for momentum and imagination in prose, India is busy building it—in steel, silicon and resolve!

By Bansuri Swaraj June 29, 2025

When India spoke in one voice

In today’s highly polarised world, marked by intense social media battles, there are rare moments in a nation’s journey when partisan lines blur

By Bansuri Swaraj June 15, 2025

Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar, a reservoir of courage

Indian’s should remember that the foundations of this nation were not only defended by the sword but also built, stone by stone, by the hands of women like her

By Bansuri Swaraj June 01, 2025

In difficult times, India stands united

Bharat has always chosen justice over vengeance

By Bansuri Swaraj May 18, 2025

Indian elections are like a constant cycle of weddings

Indian voters are mature enough to choose different parties for the centre and the state, so synchrony does not necessarily mean uniformity

By Bansuri Swaraj May 04, 2025
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